Résumé
In chloralose-anaesthetized cats, clonidine, an α2-adrenoceptor agonist with an imidazole ring, depressed pudendal nerve reflex activity. Clonidine's inhibitory action on this compound action potential response was mimicked by guanabenz, a non-imidazole α2-adrenoceptor agonist, and was reversed by SK&F 86466, a non-imidazole α2-adrenoceptor antagonist. These results imply clonidine's action on this reflex related to urinary sphincter function is mediated by α2-adrenoceptors and is not dependent on an imidazole structure.
Langue d'origine | English |
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Pages (de-à) | 301-304 |
Nombre de pages | 4 |
Journal | European Journal of Pharmacology |
Volume | 195 |
Numéro de publication | 2 |
DOI | |
Statut de publication | Published - mars 26 1991 |
Note bibliographique
Funding Information:The gifts of guanabenza cetate( Dr. Eric Naftchi. New York University)a nd SK&F 86466( Dr. Robert Willette. Smith Kline and French Laboratories)a re gratefullya cknowledgedT. his work was supportedb y the Medical ResearchC ouncil of Canada.D r. Gajewski was a CanadianU rologicalA ssociationS cholar.
ASJC Scopus Subject Areas
- Pharmacology